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Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (5 Jul 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Now we will see if the Minister can open the tin.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (5 Jul 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Minister of State has five minutes to divine a solution.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (5 Jul 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Minister of State should be allowed to speak without interruption.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (5 Jul 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I am afraid not. The next matter has been tabled by Deputy White. I understand this is the Deputy's maiden speech so I take the opportunity to wish her a long, distinguished and happy career in Leinster House.

Adjournment Debate Matters (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Deirdre Clune — the need to ensure the new national childcare investment programme, the community childcare subvention scheme 2008-2010, addresses the needs of working parents on low income; (2) Deputy Dara Calleary — the...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: In anticipation of Leaders' Questions, including questions on the Taoiseach's appearance before the Mahon tribunal, it is enshrined in the Constitution that the Government is accountable to the Dáil. Standing Orders reflect this constitutional provision. However, it must be recognised that the House has set up a tribunal of inquiry to inquire into certain matters. In respect of those...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: It is a question for the substantive motion before the House should Members wish to make such an allegation. Pending receipt of the report of the tribunal, it is my intention, if the leaders so wish, to ensure the balance is maintained, that there is accountability and that common sense prevails without allowing Members to stray into the specifics of the tribunal. That is as fair as I can...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Taoiseach has three minutes.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Before I ask Deputy Eamon Gilmore to ask his questions, I extend to him my warmest congratulations and wish him every happiness and success as the new leader of the Labour Party. I express my full confidence that he will follow the precedent set by Deputy Enda Kenny and obey the Standing Orders pertaining to Leaders' Questions.

Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I call Deputy Gilmore.

Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Deputy Ó Caoláin may ask his question.

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call on Deputies in the order in which they submitted notices to my office.

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Having considered the matters raised, I do not consider them in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: There are three proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. agreed?

Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Is the proposal agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 10, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions, agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with item No. 10a, motion of confidence, agreed to? Agreed.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Deputy McManus, that is not a matter for the Chair.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Deputy McManus, you must allow the Taoiseach to continue.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Allow the Tánaiste to speak without interruption.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Allow the Tánaiste to speak without interruption.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Tánaiste without interruption.